PINEHURST, N.C. (March 24, 2014) -- Day 1 results of the 20th Tar Heel Cup Matches hosted by the Country Club of North Carolina (Cardinal) in Pinehurst, NC on Monday, March 24, 2014 (6750 yards, par 72).

Eight North Carolina amateur golfers are squaring off against eight North Carolina PGA Professionals in the 20th Tar Heel Cup Matches. The two day match play event began on Monday at the Country Club of North Carolina (Cardinal Course).

The amateur team took a 3-1 lead after day 1 four-ball matches.

The amateur team took home the cup last year at the Country Club of North Carolina with a 7 to 5 win over the Carolinas PGA (CPGA) Professionals. The CPGA Professionals lead the all-time record at 13-4-2.

This event is jointly conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association and the Carolinas PGA Section.

This team event is scored at Nassau
match
play with up to three points available in
each
match. Points are scored with one point
available each on the front nine, back nine
and
overall 18 holes. Eight North Carolina
professionals representing the Carolinas
PGA
(CPGA) compete against North Carolina
amateurs representing the Carolinas Golf
Association (CGA) in Four-Ball and Singles
Match Play.